Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

grey headed fish eagle Near Threatened
grey headed fish eagle

Icthyophaga ichthyaetus

Learn about the Grey-headed Fish Eagle (lcthyophanga ichthyaetus). A detailed guide on its physical traits, specialized fish-hunting diet, and forest habitat.

69-74 cm

2,705

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

grey heron Least Concern
grey heron

Ardea cinerea

Learn about the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), a tall wading bird found in wetlands. Discover its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and behavior in this guide.

90-98 cm

4,327

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Grey Junglefowl

Gallus sonneratii

Discover the Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), a unique upland ground bird native to India. Learn about its striking grey and yellow plumage, diet, and habitat.

38-80 cm

810

Grey Yellow

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Grey Nightjar

Caprimulgus jotaka

Discover the Grey Nightjar (Caprimulgus jotaka), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its grey and brown plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

24-30 cm

744

Grey Brown

Night Birds

Least Concern
Grey Peacock-Pheasant

Polyplectron bicalcaratum

Discover the Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum). Learn about its grey and green plumage, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive guide.

56-76 cm

773

Grey Green

Upland Ground Birds

Vulnerable
Grey Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

Discover the Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola), a fascinating wader. Learn about its physical appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

27-31 cm

848

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Grey Treepie

Dendrocitta formosae

Discover the Grey Treepie (Dendrocitta formosae), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

36-40 cm

730

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey Wagtail

Motacilla cinerea

Discover the Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea), a striking perching bird known for its yellow plumage and rhythmic tail-bobbing. Learn about its habits today.

17-20 cm

758

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-backed Shrike

Lanius tephronotus

Discover the Grey-backed Shrike (Lanius tephronotus), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, habitat, and expert birding tips.

21-25 cm

770

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-bellied Cuckoo

Cacomantis passerinus

Discover the Grey-bellied Cuckoo (Cacomantis passerinus). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique breeding habits in this expert guide.

22-24 cm

806

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-bellied Tesia

Tesia cyaniventer

Discover the Grey-bellied Tesia (Tesia cyaniventer), a tiny, olive-green perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

8-10 cm

741

Olive-green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-breasted Prinia

Prinia hodgsonii

Discover the Grey-breasted Prinia (Prinia hodgsonii). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, insect-based diet, and top tips for birdwatching.

11-13 cm

745

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-browed Broadbill

Serilophus rubropygius

Discover the Grey-browed Broadbill (Serilophus rubropygius). Learn about its physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

16-17 cm

687

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-cheeked Warbler

Phylloscopus poliogenys

Discover the Grey-cheeked Warbler (Phylloscopus poliogenys). Learn about its olive-green plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.

10-11 cm

740

Olive-green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-chinned Minivet

Pericrocotus solaris

Discover the Grey-chinned Minivet (Pericrocotus solaris), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birding tips here.

17-19 cm

704

Grey Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-crested Tit

Lophophanes dichrous

Discover the Grey-crested Tit (Lophophanes dichrous), a charming perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and key identification features.

12-13 cm

692

Grey Buff

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Grey-crowned Prinia

Prinia cinereocapilla

Discover the Grey-crowned Prinia (Prinia cinereocapilla), a small, active perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.

11-12 cm

739

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-fronted Green-pigeon

Treron affinis

Discover the Grey-fronted Green-pigeon (Treron affinis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its green and grey plumage, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

27-28 cm

823

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-headed Bullfinch

Pyrrhula erythaca

Discover the Grey-headed Bullfinch (Pyrrhula erythaca). Learn about this striking perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful spotting.

15-17 cm

777

Grey Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher

Culicicapa ceylonensis

Discover the Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher (Culicicapa ceylonensis). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, unique behavior, diet, and prime birding habitats.

12-13 cm

862

Yellow Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing

Vanellus cinereus

Discover the Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus), a striking wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and key identification tips for birdwatchers.

34-37 cm

755

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Grey-headed Parrotbill

Paradoxornis gularis

Discover the Grey-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis gularis). Learn about its appearance, forest habitat, unique perching behavior, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

16-18 cm

666

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-hooded Warbler

Phylloscopus xanthoschistos

Discover the Grey-hooded Warbler (Phylloscopus xanthoschistos). Learn about this vibrant Himalayan bird's appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birding tips.

10-11 cm

762

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-necked Bunting

Emberiza buchanani

Discover the Grey-necked Bunting (Emberiza buchanani). Learn about its unique grey and brown plumage, migratory habits, nesting behavior, and birding tips.

15-16 cm

696

Grey Brown

Perching Birds